Canon Pixma Mg2924 User Guide

							Scanning with WIA DriverYou can scan an item from a WIA (Windows Image Acquisition)-compliant application.
WIA is a driver model implemented in Windows XP or later. It allows you to scan items without using an
application.
The procedure varies depending on the application. The following procedures are examples only.
Refer to the application's manual for details.
Important
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In Windows XP, you cannot scan using the WIA driver via a network connection.
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Follow these steps to enable scanning over a network. The setting may have been completed already depending on your environment. In that case,  Uninstall
appears.
1.
Follow the procedure below to open  Network.
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Windows 8.1/Windows 8: Select the  Search charm, then click  Network displayed by searching
for "Network".
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Windows 7: From the  Start menu, select  Computer > Network .
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Windows Vista: From the  Start menu, select  Network.
2.
Right-click  XXX_MAC address  (where "XXX" is the model name) in the displayed screen, then
select  Install.
Scanning with WIA Driver 2.0
The following is an example of scanning using "Windows Fax and Scan."
1.
Place the item on the platen.
Placing Items (When Scanning from a Computer)
2.
Select  New on the  File menu of " Windows Fax and Scan ," then click Scan....
The scan setting screen appears.
Note
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If you have more than one scanner or printer, a scanner selection screen may appear. Double-
click the scanner you want to use.
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For USB connection:  Canon XXX series (where "XXX" is the model name)
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For network connection:  XXX series_MAC address  (where "XXX" is the model name)
3.
Specify the settings.
Scanner The currently set product name is displayed. To change the scanner, click  Change... and select
the product you want to use.
Profile Select  Photo (Default)  or Documents  according to the type of item to be scanned. To save a
new  Profile , select  Add profile... . You can specify the details in the  Add New Profile dialog box.
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							SourceSelect a scanner type.
Paper size This setting is not available for your scanner or printer.
Color format Select the color mode in which to scan the item.
File type Select a data format from JPEG, BMP, PNG, and TIFF.
Resolution (DPI) Enter the resolution. Specify a value between 50 dpi and 600 dpi.
Resolution
Note
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When using the scanner or printer with network connection, the following resolutions can be
specified. 150 dpi / 300 dpi / 600 dpi
Brightness Move the slider to adjust the brightness. Move it to the left to darken and right to brighten theimage. You can also enter a value (-100 to 100).
Contrast Move the slider to adjust the contrast. Moving it to the left will decrease the contrast of the image,
thus softening the image. Moving it to the right will increase the contrast of the image, thus
sharpening the image. You can also enter a value (-100 to 100).
Preview or scan images as separate files Select this checkbox to preview or scan multiple images as separate files.
Important
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When using the scanner or printer with network connection, you cannot specify  Brightness,
Contrast , and Preview or scan images as separate files .
4.
Click Preview  to preview the image.
The preview image appears on the right.
5.
Click  Scan.
When scanning is completed, the scanned image appears in the application.
Scanning with WIA Driver 1.0
The following is an example of scanning using "Paint."
1.
Place the item on the platen.
Placing Items (When Scanning from a Computer)
2.
Click  From scanner or camera  from the File menu of Paint. (Select the command to
scan an item in the application.)
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							Note•
If you have more than one scanner or printer, a scanner selection screen may appear. Double-
click the scanner you want to use.
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For USB connection:  Canon XXX series (where "XXX" is the model name)
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For network connection:  XXX series_MAC address  (where "XXX" is the model name)
3.
Select the type of picture according to the item to be scanned.
Select from  Color picture , Grayscale picture , Black and white picture or text , and Custom
Settings .
Note
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When using the scanner or printer with network connection, the options for the type of picture
may differ from those displayed with USB connection.
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To scan with the values previously set in  Adjust the quality of the scanned picture , select
Custom Settings .
4.
Click Adjust the quality of the scanned picture  and set the preferences as required.
Brightness Move the slider to adjust the brightness. Move it to the left to darken and right to brighten the
image. You can also enter a value (-127 to 127).
Contrast Move the slider to adjust the contrast. Moving it to the left will decrease the contrast of the image,
thus softening the image. Moving it to the right will increase the contrast of the image, thus
sharpening the image. You can also enter a value (-127 to 127).
Resolution (DPI) Enter the resolution. Specify a value between 50 dpi and 600 dpi.
Resolution
Note
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When using the scanner or printer with network connection, the following resolutions can be
specified. 150 dpi / 300 dpi / 600 dpi
Picture type Select the type of scan you want for your item.
Reset Click to restore the original settings.
Important
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When using the scanner or printer with network connection, you cannot specify  Brightness and
Contrast .
5.
Click Preview  to preview the image.
The preview image appears on the right. Drag 
 to specify the scan area.
6.
Click  Scan.
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							When scanning is completed, the scanned image appears in the application.
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							Scanning Using the Control Panel (Windows XP Only)You can scan images via the Control Panel of Windows XP using the WIA driver.
Important
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When using the scanner or printer with network connection, you cannot scan using the WIA driver.
1.
From the  Start menu, select  Control Panel .
2.
Click Printers and Other Hardware  > Scanners and Cameras , then double-click Canon
XXX series  (where "XXX" is the model name).
The  Scanner and Camera Wizard  dialog box appears.
3.
Click Next.
4.
Select  Picture type  according to the item to be scanned.
Note
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To scan with the values previously set in  Custom settings, select Custom .
5.
Click Custom settings  to set the preferences as required.
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							BrightnessMove the slider to adjust the brightness. Move it to the left to darken and right to brighten the image.
You can also enter a value (-127 to 127).
Contrast Move the slider to adjust the contrast. Moving it to the left will decrease the contrast of the image,
thus softening the image. Moving it to the right will increase the contrast of the image, thus
sharpening the image. You can also enter a value (-127 to 127).
Resolution (DPI) Enter the resolution. Specify a value between 50 dpi and 600 dpi.
Resolution
Picture type Select the type of scan you want for your item.
Reset Click to restore the original settings.
6.
Click  Preview  to preview the image.
The preview image appears on the right. Drag 
 to specify the scan area.
7.
Click  Next and follow the instructions.
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							Placing Items (When Scanning from a Computer)Learn how to place items on the platen of your scanner or printer. Place items correctly according to the
type of item to be scanned. Otherwise, items may not be scanned correctly.
Important
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Do not place objects on the document cover. When you open the document cover, the objects may fall into your scanner or printer, resulting in malfunction.
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Close the document cover when scanning.
Placing Items Place items as described below to scan by detecting the item type or size automatically.
Important
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When scanning by specifying the paper size in IJ Scan Utility or ScanGear (scanner driver), align an
upper corner of the item with the corner at the arrow (alignment mark) of the platen.
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Photos that have been cut to various shapes and items smaller than 1.2 inches (3 cm) square cannot be cropped accurately when scanning.
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Reflective disc labels may not be scanned as expected.
For Photos, Postcards, Business Cards, or BD/DVD/CDFor Magazines, Newspapers, or Documents
Placing a Single Item:
Place the item face-down on the platen, with 0.4 inch (1 cm) or more space between the edges (diagonally striped area) ofthe platen and the item. Portions placed on the diagonallystriped area cannot be scanned.
Important
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Large items (such as A4 size photos) that cannot be
placed away from the edges/arrow (alignment mark) of
the platen may be saved as PDF files. To save in a
format other than PDF, scan by specifying the data
format.
Place the item face-down on the platen and align an upper corner of the item with the corner at the arrow
(alignment mark) of the platen. Portions placed on the diagonally striped area cannot be scanned.
Important
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Refer to "Loading Originals" for your model from
Home of the  Online Manual  for details on the
portions in which items cannot be scanned.
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							Placing Multiple Items:
Allow 0.4 inch (1 cm) or more space between the edges
(diagonally striped area) of the platen and items, and
between items. Portions placed on the diagonally striped
area cannot be scanned.
 more than 0.4 inch (1 cm)
Note
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You can place up to 12 items.
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Positions of slanted items (10 degrees or less) are
corrected automatically.
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							Network Scan SettingsYou can connect your scanner or printer to a network to share it among multiple computers.
Important
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Multiple users cannot scan at the same time.
Note
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Complete the network settings of your scanner or printer beforehand from the Setup CD-ROM or byfollowing the instructions on the web page.
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With network connection, scanning takes longer than USB connection.
Complete the following settings to enable scanning over a network.
Specifying Your Scanner or Printer
Use IJ Network Scanner Selector EX to specify the scanner you want to use. By specifying the scanner, you can scan over a network from your computer.
Important
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If the product you want to use is changed with IJ Network Scanner Selector EX, the product used forscanning with IJ Scan Utility changes as well.
If your scanner or printer is not selected in IJ Scan Utility, check that it is selected with IJ Network Scanner Selector EX.
Refer to "IJ Network Scanner Selector EX Menu and Setting Screen" for your model from Home of the  Online Manual  for details.
1.
Check that IJ Network Scanner Selector EX is running.
If IJ Network Scanner Selector EX is running, 
 (IJ Network Scanner Selector EX) appears in the
notification area on the desktop. Click 
 to check the hidden icons as well.
Note
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If the icon is not displayed in the notification area on the desktop, follow the procedure below to start.
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Windows 8.1 / Windows 8:
Click  IJ Network Scanner Selector EX  on the Start screen.
If  IJ Network Scanner Selector EX  is not displayed on the Start screen, select the  Search
charm, then search for "IJ Network Scanner Selector EX".
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Windows 7/Windows Vista/Windows XP:
From the  Start menu, click  All Programs  > Canon Utilities  > IJ Network Scanner
Selector EX  > IJ Network Scanner Selector EX .
The icon appears in the notification area on the desktop, and the Scan-from-PC Settings screen
appears. In that case, skip ahead to Step 3.
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							2.In the notification area on the desktop, right-click  (IJ Network Scanner Selector EX),
then select  Settings....
The Scan-from-PC Settings screen appears.3.
Select your scanner or printer from  Scanners.
Normally, the MAC address of your scanner or printer is already selected after the network setup. In
that case, you do not need to select it again.
Important
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If multiple scanners exist on the network, multiple model names appear. In that case, you can
select one scanner per model.
4.
Click  OK.
Setting for Scanning with IJ Scan Utility To scan from IJ Scan Utility using a scanner or printer connected to a network, specify your scanner orprinter with IJ Network Scanner Selector EX, then follow the steps below to change the connection statusbetween it and the computer.
1.
Start IJ Scan Utility.
2.
Select "Canon XXX series Network" (where "XXX" is the model name) for  Product
Name .
Note
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For USB connection, select "Canon XXX series" (where "XXX" is the model name) for  Product
Name .
3.
Click  Settings...  to use another scanner connected to a network.
4.
Click  (General Settings), then click  Select in Product Name .
The Scan-from-PC Settings screen of IJ Network Scanner Selector EX appears.
Select the scanner you want to use and click  OK.
5.
In the  Settings (General Settings)  dialog box, click OK.
The IJ Scan Utility main screen reappears. You can scan via a network connection.
Note
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If your scanner or printer does not appear, check the following, click  OK to close the screen, then
reopen it and try selecting again.
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MP Drivers is installed
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Network settings of your scanner or printer is completed after installing the MP Drivers
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Network communication between your scanner or printer and computer is enabled
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